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Tutubi.So, what do you want to be when you grow up? Me? I want to be happy.http://bragsimply.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Dinah)Blogger1399125Tutubihttps://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-831477803654010628.post-3488277987377628546Tue, 04 Jul 2017 10:34:00 +00002017-07-04T18:34:59.716+08:00fitnessrunningI Just Felt Like Running<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">I am not a couch potato (<i>most days</i>). I (<i>think</i>) I live a fairly active lifestyle. I climb mountains, I have a gym membership where I try to go everyday and I am not averse to walking. &nbsp;But I have this crazy goal of running a marathon before I turn 42. &nbsp;And this leads me to trying out half marathons in order to prepare myself for a punishing full mary in a year and a half's time.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">But, on my third half-mary, I can honestly say that I am enjoying myself, and I can already see changes to my body. &nbsp;I try to run at least 5 times a week (2 days run then rest and then 2 days run and then rest). &nbsp;I also try to go to the gym daily for functional training, impact circuit and trx classes. I also see my run time improving. &nbsp;For my first 21K in October 2016, I did 3:30 then 3:16 on my 2nd last April 2017. &nbsp;For the third run last June 25 during the Leg 1 of the Run Rio trilogy, my time was 2:55, which is my best PR yet. &nbsp;I will run the 21K in August, and I hope to finish at 2:30.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-u0ZmGoZa_fE/WVtrjJTSVWI/AAAAAAAAPTU/fJ13wjcH7-YvDjoRDT2vQE8XHKSvIouSgCLcBGAs/s1600/Untitled%2Bdesign.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-u0ZmGoZa_fE/WVtrjJTSVWI/AAAAAAAAPTU/fJ13wjcH7-YvDjoRDT2vQE8XHKSvIouSgCLcBGAs/s320/Untitled%2Bdesign.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Fitness is my motivation for having started running. &nbsp;I want to be able to live a healthier life and running give me such a good feeling that I feel my body looking forward to it. Just like Forrest Gump, there are days when I just feel like running! And soon, I will be confident enough to register for a full marathon!</div><br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Tutubi/~4/_klVW1-a89Y" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Tutubi/~3/_klVW1-a89Y/i-just-felt-like-running.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dinah)0http://bragsimply.blogspot.com/2017/07/i-just-felt-like-running.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-831477803654010628.post-3684438395303228973Wed, 07 Jun 2017 01:17:00 +00002017-06-07T09:17:37.999+08:00Make Brushing More Fun with Minions!<div style="text-align: justify;">My kids are no longer babies (not!) and they are do things on their own already. &nbsp;They are now in their teens, and i don't have to remind them (not all the time, hahaha) to get themselves ready for bed. &nbsp;But I still can still clearly remember how it was a few years ago when just getting them to brush their teeth was such a pain! &nbsp;Good thing we made brushing such a fun activity.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aYfdyUYR2Tk/WTdRfw2eByI/AAAAAAAAPSY/pfh8ZamHzDksFY1yE0Rav5v6ZD425k-SQCLcB/s1600/kids.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1323" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aYfdyUYR2Tk/WTdRfw2eByI/AAAAAAAAPSY/pfh8ZamHzDksFY1yE0Rav5v6ZD425k-SQCLcB/s400/kids.jpg" width="330" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Here are some ways how I made it fun for them:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">1. Get them nice toothbrushes! When I go to the supermarket, I let them choose their own toothbrush so it doubles as a toy! Something like these Minions toothbrushes will do the trick! You can get these brushes <a href="http://www.lazada.com.ph/colgate-minions-kids-2-5-years-old-oral-care-pack-4804587.html?spm=a2o4l.sis-363.0.0.1sWUa5&amp;ff=1">here</a> for you 2-5 years old, and <a href="http://www.lazada.com.ph/colgate-minions-kids-5-9-years-old-oral-care-pack-4804586.html?spm=a2o4l.sis-363.0.0.1sWUa5&amp;ff=1">here </a>for your 5-9 years old.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PXMMTALvgVc/WTdS0KmY83I/AAAAAAAAPSg/BasR4zxxu8oYQ4LMG_auGk0RwetmmxhCwCLcB/s1600/2-600x1157.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1157" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PXMMTALvgVc/WTdS0KmY83I/AAAAAAAAPSg/BasR4zxxu8oYQ4LMG_auGk0RwetmmxhCwCLcB/s320/2-600x1157.png" width="165" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">2. Sing a song. &nbsp;Either a happy birthday song, or any song will do. &nbsp;Okay, you can't really sing while brushing your teeth, but you can make noises, hahaha! Or you can do a chant, like Squeeze, Brush and Rinse!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-e9naMfPTsv4/WTdT1zelxvI/AAAAAAAAPSo/EnEjH8mqpq8PShoRI65-reOfNQnUckprQCLcB/s1600/1111-600x378.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="378" data-original-width="600" height="201" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-e9naMfPTsv4/WTdT1zelxvI/AAAAAAAAPSo/EnEjH8mqpq8PShoRI65-reOfNQnUckprQCLcB/s320/1111-600x378.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">3. Make it into a contest! Dare them to follow the leader, so they mimic what you do, or who can clean their teeth the best. &nbsp;The kids will get crazy over those.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">There are other fun ways to make brushing more fun as long as you let it be an enjoyable activity to look forward to. &nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Have fun brushing!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Tutubi/~4/AZqFfUEx6mQ" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Tutubi/~3/AZqFfUEx6mQ/make-brushing-more-fun-with-minions.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dinah)0http://bragsimply.blogspot.com/2017/06/make-brushing-more-fun-with-minions.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-831477803654010628.post-6561957408787424887Tue, 07 Mar 2017 03:21:00 +00002017-03-07T11:21:02.067+08:00How Have You Changed Over the Years?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-juYWSLZsocg/WGxu2UVK8BI/AAAAAAAAPN4/TVdt0pg0jI8IgEMomvUroa01vKNpw5ivgCLcB/s1600/profiles.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="210" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-juYWSLZsocg/WGxu2UVK8BI/AAAAAAAAPN4/TVdt0pg0jI8IgEMomvUroa01vKNpw5ivgCLcB/s400/profiles.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>I saw this <a href="https://en.nametests.com/">app</a> on Facebook that shows how much you have changed over the years based on your profile pictures. I got older, but I got prettier, hahahah!<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Tutubi/~4/kCe0sXqBje4" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Tutubi/~3/kCe0sXqBje4/how-have-you-changed-over-years.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dinah)0http://bragsimply.blogspot.com/2017/03/how-have-you-changed-over-years.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-831477803654010628.post-8937016770073136036Tue, 07 Mar 2017 03:16:00 +00002017-03-13T10:01:05.869+08:00PUPPUP Laboratory High School Entrance Exam Results for SY 2017-2018<div style="text-align: justify;">Update: Here is the <a href="https://www.pup.edu.ph/iapply/results/lhsee.aspx">link</a> to the results.<br /><br />My daughter took the PUP Laboratory High School entrance examination last February 18, 2017 and now, we are waiting for the results. &nbsp;The results are expected to come out on March 17, 2017. I am a PUP alumni (both undergraduate and MBA), my eldest son also passed the college entrance exam and my middle child is now on his 8th grade in PUP Lab High. &nbsp;So we are keeping our fingers crossed that the youngest will also pass. &nbsp;But I am sure that is the sentiment of all parents of more than thousands of examinees!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ICN0L7ZKstc/WL4lilYNRSI/AAAAAAAAPQU/vP5tSP5WOvcQhj_akHWpT-0sshHtltD8gCLcB/s1600/PUP.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ICN0L7ZKstc/WL4lilYNRSI/AAAAAAAAPQU/vP5tSP5WOvcQhj_akHWpT-0sshHtltD8gCLcB/s400/PUP.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In the meantime, lets all just keep praying for a very favorable result for all of us!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Tutubi/~4/JjRY40WlAeQ" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Tutubi/~3/JjRY40WlAeQ/pup-laboratory-high-school-entrance.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dinah)1http://bragsimply.blogspot.com/2017/03/pup-laboratory-high-school-entrance.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-831477803654010628.post-3844291782886367742Wed, 04 Jan 2017 02:57:00 +00002017-01-04T10:57:15.697+08:00My 2017 New Year's Resolution<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tcHhikmWhgI/WGxjMP_y6aI/AAAAAAAAPNY/FI77TdOBcAIk54TwwMJZDSBgk6jgyDzTQCLcB/s1600/ny%2Bresolution.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="291" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tcHhikmWhgI/WGxjMP_y6aI/AAAAAAAAPNY/FI77TdOBcAIk54TwwMJZDSBgk6jgyDzTQCLcB/s400/ny%2Bresolution.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Tutubi/~4/E3hW50w9HyU" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Tutubi/~3/E3hW50w9HyU/my-2017-new-years-resolution.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dinah)0http://bragsimply.blogspot.com/2017/01/my-2017-new-years-resolution.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-831477803654010628.post-2753136596349215164Fri, 30 Sep 2016 07:19:00 +00002016-09-30T15:19:42.395+08:00friday quotesLife!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Sl_l0KB94gQ/V-4QCauTD8I/AAAAAAAAPFc/ZyNRoDzM1MgT1zPD1Bk0Jhw2cfDWbpSqACLcB/s1600/To%2Bbe%2Bfilled%2Bto%2Bthe%2Bbrimand%2Benjoyed%2Bwith%2Bfriends..png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Sl_l0KB94gQ/V-4QCauTD8I/AAAAAAAAPFc/ZyNRoDzM1MgT1zPD1Bk0Jhw2cfDWbpSqACLcB/s320/To%2Bbe%2Bfilled%2Bto%2Bthe%2Bbrimand%2Benjoyed%2Bwith%2Bfriends..png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Tutubi/~4/WKMjmUpGsg0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Tutubi/~3/WKMjmUpGsg0/life.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dinah)0http://bragsimply.blogspot.com/2016/09/life.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-831477803654010628.post-8670080257914823310Fri, 29 Jul 2016 06:15:00 +00002016-07-29T14:22:13.901+08:00city buffetreviewCity Buffet Galleria: Could Have Been Better<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Last night, I had a chance to eat again at City Buffet in Robinsons Galleria. &nbsp;In case you missed it, I did my first review of this palce in <a href="http://bragsimply.blogspot.com/2012/05/my-city-buffet-robinsons-galleria.html">2012</a>&nbsp;and fast forward to 2016, I didn't think there was an improvement. &nbsp;Again, I was not paying for the meal because it was a birthday treat and while I thoroughly enjoy the evening with my best friends, I couldn't say the same for the food.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5MaAI4_Q2xw/V5rPTsowQSI/AAAAAAAAPAI/bWspS7Q0ah8HsJqx7zuuc5Z7D4h8EWjzgCLcB/s1600/City%2BBuffet.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5MaAI4_Q2xw/V5rPTsowQSI/AAAAAAAAPAI/bWspS7Q0ah8HsJqx7zuuc5Z7D4h8EWjzgCLcB/s400/City%2BBuffet.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">The dinner buffet on a weekday was at P399, inclusive of unlimited drinks. &nbsp;The aircon was not working so there were huge fans in the dining area. &nbsp;Only a few tables were occupied, so it was not hot nor unpleasant.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">As to the food, here are my plates and I think I have sampled everything except for the pasta and pizza. Of course, my first plate was from the sushi section and I had a piece of everything. &nbsp;No, they don't have salmon or tuna, only sushi. And they don't have shrimp tempura, only crabstick and vegetable. &nbsp;I asked, and they said they only serve shrimp tempura during weekends. Hayyyyy!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-A-h-tKUd__c/V5rPTsBG_bI/AAAAAAAAPAQ/gXrXehDXf_YdFAEY4NG8Gpyhjjy4PaBKQCEw/s1600/City%2BBuffet%2B2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-A-h-tKUd__c/V5rPTsBG_bI/AAAAAAAAPAQ/gXrXehDXf_YdFAEY4NG8Gpyhjjy4PaBKQCEw/s400/City%2BBuffet%2B2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Anyway, so there was little selection and there were just a few people. But the service was great. &nbsp;The crew were all smiling, and apologetic when I asked about the tempura, and was very helpful in making the sukiyaki.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">So, again, will I eat at City Buffet again? If free, yes. &nbsp;But if I were the one paying, I would rather eat somewhere else.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Tutubi/~4/ZGMja4L52bM" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Tutubi/~3/ZGMja4L52bM/city-buffet-galleria-could-have-been.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dinah)0http://bragsimply.blogspot.com/2016/07/city-buffet-galleria-could-have-been.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-831477803654010628.post-3559407261052543323Wed, 27 Jul 2016 11:08:00 +00002016-07-27T19:08:22.378+08:00fitnessRoad to Fab@40<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-96Z0wKnNEbA/V5iU8-b_SmI/AAAAAAAAO_c/MmC3w2jqHHc6EsCg5MwueBS0xJyl-yORgCLcB/s1600/Fitness.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-96Z0wKnNEbA/V5iU8-b_SmI/AAAAAAAAO_c/MmC3w2jqHHc6EsCg5MwueBS0xJyl-yORgCLcB/s400/Fitness.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I will be hitting my 4th decade next year, and so, I am making lifestyle changes today. &nbsp;I started with a gym membership last April, and a commitment to be Fab@40. &nbsp;I also plan to run a half marathon before the year ends. Why? Because I would rather spend for gym membership than maintenance medicine. &nbsp;I would rather out-plank my son and do more push-ups than him. Because, I want to do something today so that I will be more fabulous, and fit, in the next decade of my life!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This is not easy, but I am half way there as I have already the commitment to work out daily. &nbsp;Now, if I can only start to eat properly, hahahah!</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Tutubi/~4/UcwA5PNaRnM" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Tutubi/~3/UcwA5PNaRnM/road-to-fab40.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dinah)0http://bragsimply.blogspot.com/2016/07/road-to-fab40.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-831477803654010628.post-4499224709682732201Wed, 27 Jul 2016 08:00:00 +00002016-07-27T16:00:53.043+08:00birthdayHappy Birthday, Inay!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-K08frxHR1ns/V5hkzr1eGRI/AAAAAAAAO_M/ItupKxKx-24x7vjYkJ8hNQU22Q4oI3ArwCLcB/s1600/Birthday%2521.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="331" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-K08frxHR1ns/V5hkzr1eGRI/AAAAAAAAO_M/ItupKxKx-24x7vjYkJ8hNQU22Q4oI3ArwCLcB/s400/Birthday%2521.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">My beautiful mother turned 62 last week. &nbsp;I am very thankful that she is still strong and funny and with her loved ones at this. <i>Sa dami na nyang pinagdaanan,</i> she deserves to be happy. &nbsp;And I hope to be able to do that for her! I love you, Inay!</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Tutubi/~4/u7Lg_ZVM3Q0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Tutubi/~3/u7Lg_ZVM3Q0/happy-birthday-inay.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dinah)0http://bragsimply.blogspot.com/2016/07/happy-birthday-inay.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-831477803654010628.post-2241728052021231060Wed, 20 Jul 2016 10:39:00 +00002016-07-20T18:39:58.472+08:00harry potterOnce a Potterhead, Always! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ntD8Y5wRwrk/V49RcBojAlI/AAAAAAAAO-w/VLx7RQUcwHkvm2IJnryaGjskcum0a5dngCLcB/s1600/Dinah.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ntD8Y5wRwrk/V49RcBojAlI/AAAAAAAAO-w/VLx7RQUcwHkvm2IJnryaGjskcum0a5dngCLcB/s400/Dinah.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">I posted this picture for an Instagram contest that I joined for the 19th year anniversary of the Harry Potter book series. I am really a fan and have completed the books as gift from my co-workers and from my husband because they knew how much I love them.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ftSrrefqex4/V49SoEd91RI/AAAAAAAAO-4/sseAH6HYCVIqX4R2N5ekKYEve74BXkYLwCLcB/s1600/HP%2BQuote.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ftSrrefqex4/V49SoEd91RI/AAAAAAAAO-4/sseAH6HYCVIqX4R2N5ekKYEve74BXkYLwCLcB/s400/HP%2BQuote.jpg" width="296" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">As to my favorite quote, this one tops the list. &nbsp;Although there are so many quotables in the book, I believe that this one is the best. I wish that J.K. Rowling will write more books about Harry, but we all that its not possible. &nbsp;So just enjoy the books because they are such a great piece of literature.</div><br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Tutubi/~4/nTXKbiItzzU" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Tutubi/~3/nTXKbiItzzU/once-potterhead-always.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dinah)0http://bragsimply.blogspot.com/2016/07/once-potterhead-always.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-831477803654010628.post-1434859260605626430Mon, 13 Jun 2016 03:58:00 +00002016-06-13T11:58:16.881+08:00blogblogginglinkworthLink Worth is Still Paying for Ads<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">I am happy to report that as of today, <a href="http://www.linkworth.com/">Linkworth</a> is still paying for its ads, despite being delayed for more than 2 months, and after many,many emails from me. I have been with Linkworth since 2012 but have only written a few paid posts over the years and then just recently, in March this year. Then, come April, they said I have been paid, based on the payout invoice but it took a lot of emails for them to finally pay me last week. But hey, better late than never, right? &nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gby-dUVZyhc/V14uWf2WoiI/AAAAAAAAO7s/UAho7dmjOUo0a7AAZGp1m-98vRLSjibHQCLcB/s1600/Linkworth.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="195" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gby-dUVZyhc/V14uWf2WoiI/AAAAAAAAO7s/UAho7dmjOUo0a7AAZGp1m-98vRLSjibHQCLcB/s400/Linkworth.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9XfhaXPoim8/V14uWU5bhcI/AAAAAAAAO7w/h6LUZchZ47kGC1oakHg1oFg4pdIxcnadwCLcB/s1600/Paypal.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="243" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9XfhaXPoim8/V14uWU5bhcI/AAAAAAAAO7w/h6LUZchZ47kGC1oakHg1oFg4pdIxcnadwCLcB/s400/Paypal.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yey, I now have seed money for my Hong Kong trip next year!&nbsp;</div><br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Tutubi/~4/7SMuPCR-Ra4" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Tutubi/~3/7SMuPCR-Ra4/link-worth-is-still-paying-for-ads.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dinah)0http://bragsimply.blogspot.com/2016/06/link-worth-is-still-paying-for-ads.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-831477803654010628.post-3237752333280647553Tue, 07 Jun 2016 09:22:00 +00002016-06-07T17:22:54.187+08:00fitnessMy First Podium Finish<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Last Sunday, June 5 was Universal Robina's Fun Run for Every Juan and I ran 10k. And surprisingly, I finished 3rd in the female category! It was indeed a pleasant surprise because it came with a medal and a certificate, and P2,000 in cash! And it was my first podium finish!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TzTf1ZElniQ/V1aNpShvoEI/AAAAAAAAO7c/UyAHX-KEYW0qmtdIROOyhKaCE6Eyz5iYACLcB/s1600/662.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TzTf1ZElniQ/V1aNpShvoEI/AAAAAAAAO7c/UyAHX-KEYW0qmtdIROOyhKaCE6Eyz5iYACLcB/s400/662.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">So, how did I do it? I honestly don't know! But I think: 1) There were few female 10K runners, and 2) I ran more than I walk, which was not the normal for me. &nbsp;Anyway, it was such a heartwarming and pleasant surprise so maybe, I will just try to run more again, hahaha!</div><br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Tutubi/~4/W70PPupVhPE" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Tutubi/~3/W70PPupVhPE/my-first-podium-finish.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dinah)0http://bragsimply.blogspot.com/2016/06/my-first-podium-finish.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-831477803654010628.post-3910445596180052682Fri, 11 Mar 2016 02:53:00 +00002016-03-11T10:53:50.815+08:00foodPapa John'spizzareviePapa John's Pizza<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YknH9MSmuKM/VuIx4dS1u_I/AAAAAAAAO4Y/DTIQsRBgdTw1fiUsFWM9kuxsMMnmBx-0w/s1600/IMG_3274%255B1%255D.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YknH9MSmuKM/VuIx4dS1u_I/AAAAAAAAO4Y/DTIQsRBgdTw1fiUsFWM9kuxsMMnmBx-0w/s400/IMG_3274%255B1%255D.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I am not really a huge fan of pizza (more of a burger fan), but when I was given gift certificate from Papa John's last Christmas, we went ahead and tried it. &nbsp;The kids loved it, especially the chicken poppers.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Not sure if I will buy it again though. &nbsp;I still prefer Yellowcab. Or Shakeys (for the mojos, actually).</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Tutubi/~4/IvRbjtm9aGY" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Tutubi/~3/IvRbjtm9aGY/papa-johns-pizza.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dinah)0http://bragsimply.blogspot.com/2016/03/papa-johns-pizza.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-831477803654010628.post-8527461772542532820Wed, 24 Feb 2016 07:23:00 +00002016-02-24T15:23:47.907+08:00Thursday HappinessThursday Happiness<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1wA17we868k/Vs1Zb2IzZ3I/AAAAAAAAO3o/81_-rIff3ko/s1600/Thursday%2BHappiness.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1wA17we868k/Vs1Zb2IzZ3I/AAAAAAAAO3o/81_-rIff3ko/s200/Thursday%2BHappiness.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>I am grateful for:<br />1. John Grisham<br />2. The Walking Dead<br />3. Survey for Thesis coming along fine<br />4. Little Store lumpia<br />5. My first born for bringing me to the office on our motorcycle. It was fun and scary to experience his driving for the first time.<br />6. Singapore next week! (For work though, hahaha!)<br />7. Its a holiday tomorrow and I am thinking of going up the mountains. Not very sure if my husband will allow me though.<br />8. Cleaning my office cube! And finding many shoes, hahaha.<br />9. Able to sustain no-meat and no-rice, so far.<br />10. Blogging for keeping me sane, or otherwise occupied. &nbsp;I should be writing my thesis! Hahaha<br /><br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Tutubi/~4/tuAyc9rzrE4" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Tutubi/~3/tuAyc9rzrE4/thursday-happiness_24.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dinah)0http://bragsimply.blogspot.com/2016/02/thursday-happiness_24.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-831477803654010628.post-6036360192633581223Fri, 19 Feb 2016 11:49:00 +00002016-02-19T19:49:23.160+08:00CambodiaTravelMy First Trip Abroad<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">It was already 4 years ago today, but I can still remember my first trip abroad as if it was just yesterday. &nbsp;I was with a group of 5 girls (office mates) who were all younger, yet more traveled than me. So, while I was the oldest, I was the most excited, and the most scared, hahaha. &nbsp;Anyway, it was very memorable because it was my first trip, and it was to cross-off one item from my bucket list- to visit Angkor Wat in <a href="http://bragsimply.blogspot.com/search/label/Siam%20Reap">Cambodia</a>.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ljQyRMAP0MQ/Vsb_LDaeFGI/AAAAAAAAO3Y/jAaFGL0Xqic/s1600/Cambodia.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ljQyRMAP0MQ/Vsb_LDaeFGI/AAAAAAAAO3Y/jAaFGL0Xqic/s400/Cambodia.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sunrise in Angkor Wat</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Since then, I have been to Cambodia (2x), Vietnam (2x), Singapore (2x), Malaysia and Japan, and I have only begun! So may advise to you is to save, travel, enjoy and repeat! I have never regretted my decision to travel abroad, and my only wish is I could do it more often. &nbsp;But anyway, the few times that I do is really, really fun!<br /><br />So again: save, travel, enjoy, repeat.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Tutubi/~4/DPpDcBoXskM" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Tutubi/~3/DPpDcBoXskM/my-first-trip-abroad.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dinah)1http://bragsimply.blogspot.com/2016/02/my-first-trip-abroad.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-831477803654010628.post-1830176817786566492Thu, 18 Feb 2016 08:50:00 +00002016-02-18T16:54:58.006+08:00Thursday HappinessThursday Happiness<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_ZXreR6H3e0/VsV1UFlsZCI/AAAAAAAAO20/S4tf3C1iako/s1600/Thursday%2BHappiness.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_ZXreR6H3e0/VsV1UFlsZCI/AAAAAAAAO20/S4tf3C1iako/s200/Thursday%2BHappiness.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>I am grateful for:<br />1. Title Defense finally done and I think, I just might graduate this May!<br />2. Exercised everyday since Saturday. Yey!<br />3. New running shoes, thanks Aryssa!<br />4. Chinese Lumpia from Little Store<br />5. <a href="http://www.pisotraveller.com/2016/02/tipid-travel-tip-national-museum-of.html">National Museum</a> last Sunday with Le Familia<br />6. Free Uber ride with the hubby<br />7. Survey questionnaire just got approved.<br />8. Lam Tin Tea House. Love, love their food!<br />9. Kamote, For diet.<br />10. No rice and no meat for lent. So far, so good.<br /><br /><br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Tutubi/~4/ZkqhXX3OuBg" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Tutubi/~3/ZkqhXX3OuBg/thursday-happiness.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dinah)0http://bragsimply.blogspot.com/2016/02/thursday-happiness.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-831477803654010628.post-8356190446957540401Tue, 16 Feb 2016 22:33:00 +00002016-02-17T06:33:45.441+08:00Thesis, ThesisSo, I think that I will finally be able to graduate this year. This is thanks to my classmates, officemates and friends who keep on urging me and encouraging me to go on. So I have to face my greatest fear, of doing my thesis.<br /><br />So posting in this blog might be a bit sporadic. But I will try my best to still update from time to time.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Tutubi/~4/QaeQ3cUFZNI" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Tutubi/~3/QaeQ3cUFZNI/thesis-thesis.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dinah)0http://bragsimply.blogspot.com/2016/02/thesis-thesis.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-831477803654010628.post-1501394152328135377Fri, 29 Jan 2016 03:48:00 +00002016-02-18T16:55:08.781+08:00Thursday HappinessThursday Happiness<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cdmpIA-ZrSU/VqrfUNmHgaI/AAAAAAAAO0k/hDPkm0nerjQ/s1600/Thursday%2BHappiness.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cdmpIA-ZrSU/VqrfUNmHgaI/AAAAAAAAO0k/hDPkm0nerjQ/s200/Thursday%2BHappiness.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>I am grateful for:<br />1. Van is coming out today, fingers-crossed!<br />2. Caryl and Roy's wedding last Sunday<br />3. The wedding reception: the food, the wine and the company!<br />4. Done with first consultation for the thesis and its looking good!<br />5. My new haircut<br />6. The Biggest Loser contest in the office<br />7. Running and doing NTC exercises every lunch for 3-days straight!<br />8. Runtastic and Fitness app<br />9. Pandesal<br />10. The climb this Sunday, wooohooooo!<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Tutubi/~4/cCpxdt2BX1E" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Tutubi/~3/cCpxdt2BX1E/thursday-happiness_29.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dinah)0http://bragsimply.blogspot.com/2016/01/thursday-happiness_29.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-831477803654010628.post-5869742151155877635Wed, 27 Jan 2016 02:26:00 +00002016-01-27T10:26:31.206+08:00pinoy foodstreet foodPinoy Street Food: Betamax<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-83g9xiaJ-O0/VqgpyQXAHzI/AAAAAAAAO0U/vnek6Zv_u-0/s1600/Betamax.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-83g9xiaJ-O0/VqgpyQXAHzI/AAAAAAAAO0U/vnek6Zv_u-0/s400/Betamax.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Do you what a betamax is? Those are the forerunners of CDs and DVDs used as video storage and they are now largely obsolete. &nbsp;They are rectangular black thingie with magnetic tapes inside. &nbsp;And the street food above are called Betamax because of the rectangular shape and black color. &nbsp;Betamax is made up of coagulated chicken or pork blood grilled in coal. &nbsp;And dipped in spicy vinegar. &nbsp;And yes, they are yummy, and yet, not for all, hahaha. &nbsp;Are you feeling a little adventurous today? Then try one of these from your favorite street vendor!</div><br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Tutubi/~4/ClCRzo3-_8I" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Tutubi/~3/ClCRzo3-_8I/pinoy-street-food-betamax.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dinah)0http://bragsimply.blogspot.com/2016/01/pinoy-street-food-betamax.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-831477803654010628.post-5726074910656940297Thu, 21 Jan 2016 11:48:00 +00002016-02-18T16:55:21.000+08:00Thursday HappinessThursday Happiness<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oBWW6TGrFBs/VqDEgCxk8hI/AAAAAAAAOzo/S9TgeISdq7s/s1600/Thursday%2BHappiness.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oBWW6TGrFBs/VqDEgCxk8hI/AAAAAAAAOzo/S9TgeISdq7s/s200/Thursday%2BHappiness.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>I am grateful for:<br />1. Meeting our thesis adviser and having a very rough draft of my final thesis.<br />2. The car is almost here!<br />3. Studying how Uber works and praying that we can make it.<br />4. Nicholas Sparks' The Choice<br />5. <a href="http://bragsimply.blogspot.com/2016/01/ukokkei-ramen-ron.html">Ramen</a> at Ukokkei<br />6. Zumba!<br />7. A bag full of books. I love the smell of real books!<br />8. My gown for Sunday's wedding<br />9. Friends who come with you to choose gowns or lend you shoes!<br />10. Booking a hotel for our May Boracay trip.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Tutubi/~4/9uD0n87laYg" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Tutubi/~3/9uD0n87laYg/thursday-happiness_21.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dinah)0http://bragsimply.blogspot.com/2016/01/thursday-happiness_21.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-831477803654010628.post-3998999643950908398Thu, 21 Jan 2016 01:55:00 +00002016-01-21T09:55:13.583+08:00foodUkokkei Ramen Ron<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oF3JRw0w_LE/VqA4eZTeLHI/AAAAAAAAOzU/006Ye4BEwuo/s1600/Ukokkei.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oF3JRw0w_LE/VqA4eZTeLHI/AAAAAAAAOzU/006Ye4BEwuo/s400/Ukokkei.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">My first authentic Ramen experience was in <a href="http://bragsimply.blogspot.com/2015/01/ichiran-rameeeeennnnnn.html">Ichiran in Japan</a> and I know that nothing will top that. So when my officemates asked if I wanted to eat Ramen after a training and I told them about it, they were so pressured that I might not like it. &nbsp;But, their fears were for naught. &nbsp;The ramen was delicious! We almost didnt make it because they close at 230 to open again later for dinner. &nbsp;We were at their doorstep at 2:28, but we missed the lunch platter. &nbsp;We ended up ordering the Miso above, and while I didn't get the full Ramen experience, it was still above my expectations. I give Ukokkei Ramen Ron and 4/5 star.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Tutubi/~4/9ysSAqjlkDw" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Tutubi/~3/9ysSAqjlkDw/ukokkei-ramen-ron.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dinah)0http://bragsimply.blogspot.com/2016/01/ukokkei-ramen-ron.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-831477803654010628.post-5199422599193407691Thu, 14 Jan 2016 07:57:00 +00002016-01-14T15:57:06.626+08:00Thursday HappinessThursday Happiness<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bragsimply.blogspot.com/"><img alt=" Thursday Happiness" border="0" height="200" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l1qsutQ8_nk/VpdPxdrhLaI/AAAAAAAAOy4/LW7GBfjl9bE/s200/GRATITUDE%2B%25281%2529.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">I am living with gratitude this year, and will start to list down things I am gratefull for. &nbsp;I used to do this last year with my <a href="http://bragsimply.blogspot.com/search/label/wednesday%20happy%20thoughts">Wednesday Happy Thoughts</a> but I have decided to make my own banner this year. So, here goes:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">I am grateful for:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">1. Call from &nbsp;a bank saying my car loan has been approved. But, there are still documents to be submitted and such, so I will hold off on the jumping up-down for the moment.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">2. Resuming my lunch time exercises, and Zumba 2x a week. &nbsp;Muscles still sore as I type this.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">3. Our house is yellow. So bright and cool, hahaha.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">4. The Red Queen book series. Finished reading two books, now can't wait for 2017!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">5. Two birthday celebrations at the office, meaning free lunches! Yummy dishes! #goodbyediet</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">6. Didn't need to do the laundry mid-week, thanks to my hubby!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">7. Almost done checking Budgets at work!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">8. Planning a birthday climb! I need a mountain, soon!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">9. New office uniforms!&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">10. Christmas party at my sister's this weekend! Looking forward to this!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">These are just some of the things I am grateful for this week.</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Tutubi/~4/RpAwD-WQHJk" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Tutubi/~3/RpAwD-WQHJk/thursday-happiness.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dinah)0http://bragsimply.blogspot.com/2016/01/thursday-happiness.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-831477803654010628.post-3078152208453062736Mon, 11 Jan 2016 03:31:00 +00002016-01-11T11:31:00.647+08:00quotesPositivity<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iTa5PQbRcSk/VpMgwziFCCI/AAAAAAAAOw0/756VN_SIC0w/s1600/negative.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iTa5PQbRcSk/VpMgwziFCCI/AAAAAAAAOw0/756VN_SIC0w/s400/negative.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">This year, I vow to remove negative people from my life. &nbsp;I am done trying my best to understand people. &nbsp;If I am not good enough for them, then I am fine with that. &nbsp;If they can't mind their own business, then it's their problem, not mine. &nbsp;I will do what will makes me and my family happy. And if they are not happy with it, then to hell with them. &nbsp;I have spent far too much time and energy trying to please them and by golly, they are so not worth it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">So for this year, let positivity flow! I will welcome only good vibes from the universe!</div><br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Tutubi/~4/JnYqmMM2hZM" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Tutubi/~3/JnYqmMM2hZM/positivity.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dinah)1http://bragsimply.blogspot.com/2016/01/positivity.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-831477803654010628.post-8154300413687358386Wed, 30 Dec 2015 16:01:00 +00002015-12-31T00:01:00.913+08:002015reviewThe Year that was 2015<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kuCu-bY2naE/VoIJXmfdQCI/AAAAAAAAOwM/FYd8jr8yLWg/s1600/2015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="363" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kuCu-bY2naE/VoIJXmfdQCI/AAAAAAAAOwM/FYd8jr8yLWg/s400/2015.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">My 2015 was indeed very exciting. &nbsp;I had new responsibilities at work, and got to travel for some of it too. &nbsp;Some aspects of my personal life were a little challenging this year, but whoever said it was going to be easy, right? And that's what makes it more fun. &nbsp;Thankfully, I would rate this year a successful one because I would rather count my blessings. So, here goes my review:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><b>January</b>- Went to Japan for work and got to stay at Shangri-La Tokyo. Had a little free time and went to Shibuya Crossing, had authentic Japanese Ramen at Ichiran, some fun dash to Ministop, 7-11 and Family mart, and loved the trains and the stores!</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><b>February- </b>Celebrated my 38th birthday, went on an epic 9D8N Singapore and Malaysia tour with the Superfriends.</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><b>March-</b>Danniel's elementary graduation, Micko's 7th birthday in Batangas, and first climb of the year at Mt. Pamitinan in Rizal.</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><b>April</b>-Went to Batangas for the Holy Week and went to the beach of course!</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><b>May</b>- 4-day staycation at Astoria Plaza in Ortigas for Ishi's birthday, went to Fortune Island in Nasugbu, Batangas and family outing in Liliw, Laguna with sidetrip to Nagcarlan.</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><b>June</b>-Company offsite planning in Plantation Bay, Cebu and bucket list trip to Batad, Sagada and Baguio.</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><b>July</b>-Bagyo in Baguio trip with the whole family and hiked Mt. Malipunyo in Batangas for 12 hours</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><b>August-</b>Mt. Daguldol in Laiya Batangas with hubby for the first time!</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><b>September-</b>Singapore for work, stayed at Fullerton Hotel and went alone to Mustafa Center to buy watches,</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><b>October</b>- Company family day in Enchanted Kingdom</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><b>November- </b>Danniel's 13th birthday celebration in Yakimix!</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><b>December</b>- Trip to swim with the Butandings and climb the highest point in Cebu with the husband.</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Yes, it was indeed an epic year and I am sure 2016 will be even better!</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Tutubi/~4/i85ehlpRZsM" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Tutubi/~3/i85ehlpRZsM/the-year-that-was-2015.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dinah)0http://bragsimply.blogspot.com/2015/12/the-year-that-was-2015.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-831477803654010628.post-6227190660155424451Wed, 23 Dec 2015 09:09:00 +00002015-12-23T17:09:16.422+08:00anniversaryfamilyrelationship18 Years and Counting<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">To my husband of 18 years, you are my greatest adventure!&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iG6clSRHcEw/VnpjsYw2_rI/AAAAAAAAOs8/ytRWN0K1esg/s1600/greatest%2Badventure.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iG6clSRHcEw/VnpjsYw2_rI/AAAAAAAAOs8/ytRWN0K1esg/s400/greatest%2Badventure.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Tutubi/~4/MfvdUr0oZ4w" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Tutubi/~3/MfvdUr0oZ4w/18-years-and-counting.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dinah)0http://bragsimply.blogspot.com/2015/12/18-years-and-counting.html